School Health & Immunization Requirements

Information Regarding a Medical Exemption to an Immunization, including the New Legislation and Requirements, Can Be Found Here (PDF)

CDPH Medical Exemption Update 1-1-2021 (PDF)

Medical Exemptions CAIR-ME

Medical Exemption FAQ's

Revoked Medical Exemption Instructions & Appeal Form (PDF)

Dear Parents,

We welcome your student to Newport-Mesa Unified School District and hope this will be a very healthy and productive year! In order to ensure optimum health of students and comply with district, county and state health requirements, please note the following:

I. IMMUNIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL:

To enter school, parents must present a signed or stamped immunization medical record from a physician or clinic. Students are required to meet all state immunization requirements. Students who have not yet completed the immunization series are allowed to attend school only on condition that they are in progress and up-to-date in the sequence of required immunizations or have a CAIR-ME medical exemption on file at school. For school immunization Information and requirements go to California Department of Public Health site. 

History of disease requires a CAIR-ME medical exemption. Go to CAIR-ME for medical exemption information. 

II. ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT:

To make sure your child is ready for school, California law, Education Code Section 49452.8, requires that your child have an oral health assessment (dental check-up) by May 31 in either Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten or first grade, whichever is their first year in public school. Assessments that have happened within the 12 months before your child enters school also meet this requirement. The law specifies that the assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional.

Take the Oral Health Assessment/Waiver Request form (linked below) to the dental office, as it will be needed for your child’s check-up. If you cannot take your child for this required assessment, please indicate the reason for this in Section 2 of the waiver. You can get more copies of the necessary form at your child’s school or online from the California Department of Education website. California law requires schools to maintain the privacy of students’ health information. Your child’s identity will not be associated with any report produced as a result of this requirement.

The following resources will help you find a dentist and complete this requirement for your child:

1. Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal’s toll-free number or website can help you to find a dentist who takes Denti-Cal: 1-800-322- 6384 or Denti-Cal. For help enrolling your child in Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, contact your local social service agency at 1-800-281-9799 or SSA (Social Services Agency).
2. Healthy Families’ toll-free number or website can help you find a dentist who takes Healthy Families insurance or to find out if your child can enroll in the program: 1-800-880-5305 or BenefitsCal.
3. For additional resources that may be helpful, contact your local public health department at the Department of Health Care Services website.

Many things influence a child’s development and success in school, including health. If you have questions about the oral health assessment requirement, please contact your school nurse.

Best Regards,

Health Services

 

 Recommended but not required: TK-12 Physical Exam Form (PDF)

Oral Health Assessment Form (PDF)

Oral Health Assessment Form - En Español (PDF)

Oral Health Assessment Waiver (PDF)

Oral Health Assessment Waiver - En Español (PDF)

Dear Parents, We welcome your student to Newport-Mesa Unified School District and hope this will be a very healthy and productive year! In order to ensure optimum health of students and comply with district, county and state health requirements, please note the following:

I. IMMUNIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL

To enter school, parents must present a signed or stamped immunization medical record from a physician or clinic. Students are required to meet all state immunization requirements. Students who have not yet completed the immunization series are allowed to attend school only on condition that they are in progress and up-to-date in the sequence of required immunizations or have a CAIR-ME medical exemption on file at school. For school immunization Information and requirements go to California Department of Public Health site. 

• 3 Polio
• 4 DTaP
• 3 Нер В
• 1 MMR on or after the first birthday
• 1 Hib on or after the first birthday
• 1 Varicella or CAIR-ME exemption for history of disease
•  TB: Proof of screening for risk of tuberculosis one year prior to or within 30 days following enrollment

II. PRESCHOOL PHYSICAL EXAM reports shall not be more than 1 year old upon day child starts school each year.

III. TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING:

Proof of screening for risk of tuberculosis one year prior to or within 30 days following enrollment.

For your assistance, community resources are listed below. Please call to verify hours of operation and fees.

1. Your private Physician, Health Insurance Provider’s Office, or local walk-in clinic.
2. Orange County Health Care Agency
   • 1725 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA
   • (800) 914-4887 *
3. Orange County Health Care Agency Referral Line
   • (800) 564-8448 *

*Free or reduced charge for income eligible families.

If you have any questions, please contact your School Nurse or Early Childhood Education Staff and they will be happy to assist you. We look forward to getting acquainted with your student and hope he/she will have a very successful year!

Health History Form (PDF)

Pre-K Physical Exam Form (PDF)

Medication Administration Form (PDF)

Parent Permission for Release of Information (PDF)

What does conditional enrollment mean?
Your child is enrolled in the district, but if the requested documents are not provided or not valid, your enrollment may be cancelled.

What if my child is not able to receive immunizations because of a medical condition?
Your student will need a medical exemption. Parents need to request a medical exemption from their child’s doctor. If your child cannot receive any of the immunizations required, please begin the exemption process online with CAIR.

My doctor states my child is up to date with their immunizations but you are saying they are not. What do I do?
NMUSD strictly follows the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) school requirements. Bring a copy of the NMUSD school requirements to your provider.

What if I don’t want my child to have immunizations due to my family's personal belief?
As of 2016, personal beliefs are no longer accepted in public schools. All students are required to follow the CDPH requirements.

My child is following a unique immunization schedule that was carefully developed with our Pediatrician. Will this schedule be accepted?
Our district follows the schedule CDPH has published. If your student is “behind” on their immunizations due to their unique schedule, the CDPH has a "catch-up" schedule that will need to be followed.

What if I still have questions regarding California immunization policies?
Reach out to your school’s Health Office. The School’s Nurse or Health Assistant is qualified to answer your questions.

Where can I find the forms I need for my child’s physical and oral exams?
Contact your school’s health office or download the forms from this webpage.

Does my child need a Physical Exam or TB Screening to enroll?
Physical Exams and TB Screenings are recommended but no longer required for students in grades TK-12 (Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade) but are required for Preschool enrollment.